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YN53 LYW

2003 Yamaha XV1700

Multi-colour Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

26,826 mi
Last recorded26,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV170015,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 LYW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1700
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 26,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 26,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 26,466 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 26,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 25,531 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 25,531 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,438 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 24,389 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 24,389 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 24,385 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 24,385 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 24,376 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 24,249 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 24,249 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,197 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 24,197 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,727 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 21,727 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,242 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,861 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 10,622 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1700?

Based on 3,087 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
863
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 9
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YN53 LYW is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700 in Multi-colour with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV1700 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 15,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1700 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN53 LYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1700 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XV1700 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN53 LYW registered?

YN53 LYW is a 2003 Yamaha XV1700, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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